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Abuse survivors who met pope ask victims to meet at St. Peter’s Square

WASHINGTON - Two survivors of clergy sexual abuse who met with Pope Benedict XVI during his 2008 visit to Washington are planning to take their pleas for greater recognition of the spiritual, pastoral and mental health needs of abuse victims to the doorstep of the Vatican Oct. 31.
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Reflections of a neophyte

Though baptized Presbyterian as an infant, I grew up without any discussion of, or experience with, Christianity at home. But I always believed in a higher order of things, and had a sense that this higher order was a benevolent force. In my late 20s, I began to understand that having faith in a power...
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Cardinal: Pope John Paul II approved letter on shielding priest abuser

VATICAN CITY – A retired Vatican cardinal said the late Pope John Paul II had approved his congratulatory letter to a French bishop who refused to report a sexually abusive priest to police.
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Grateful to Maryvale staff

I would like to take this opportunity to let you know how Maryvale Preparatory School has enriched my daughter’s life.
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Vatican offers online summary of clerical sex abuse procedures

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican has placed online a summary of its procedures for handling sex abuse allegations against priests, in order to illustrate the church’s commitment to protecting children and punishing offenders.
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Haitians hold high hopes for resurrection of country at Easter Mass

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Joel Samson showed up for Mass early Easter morning at what’s left of Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in the center of the Haitian capital, just has he has on most Sundays for the last 16 years.
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Mother Lange banquet honors black Catholics

It was an exciting and joyous evening to remember at the 14th Mother Mary Lange, O.S.P. Awards Banquet held March 19 at Martin’s West in Baltimore County as well wishers including Oblate Sisters of Providence, pastors, various parishes, families and friends gathered to celebrate and honor Mother Lange, and recognize the 48 faith-filled African-American Catholics...
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Archbishop sues to overturn pregnancy center law

The Archdiocese of Baltimore is suing Baltimore City to overturn a controversial new law that requires the city’s pro-life pregnancy centers to post signs saying they do not provide abortion or birth-control.
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Water is powerful symbol in faith life

As a young mother was entering church with her little boy, he asked: “Why is Holy Water poison?”
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Strong messages call Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Maryland participants

Some came to hear the speakers, others to see old friends. Still others came seeking spiritual growth and renewal. None left disappointed.
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Invest capital in businesses, not get-rich-quick schemes, says pope

VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI said capital investments should be dedicated to offering credit to small and medium-sized businesses rather than funneled into get-rich-quick schemes in the financial markets.
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Tensions mount between Catholic Church, liberal Mexico City government

MEXICO CITY – Mayor Marcelo Ebrard was witness to four same-sex marriages March 11 in Mexico City’s old government building, the first such unions in the country and the first ones under new laws approved in the Mexican capital.
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